Here is some more food for thought, during the WJC, Gauthier was the best at covering for a pinching D man, the guy has the smarts even though he looks like Hudor and has hands of stone.
- LeafMan

I'm thinking the Goat can possibly surpass his projected ceiling one day (3rd line centre) if he can demonstrate continued progress in a 2 way game and really hard work in the corners or in front of the net. Hands or not, win the puck and shoot on net is something the Leafs will definitely need going forward.

for sure, I just think the gap is too big for him to make up, I hope im wrong
- PinkSock

you may be right

cant have jason allison speed in todays NHL and be succesful thats for sure.

I really liked his game.

Not flashy, not going to score a ton of goals, but he's pretty strong on the puck and miserable to play against.
- BINGO!

I noticed he is always aware of where he is on the ice, skating on a straight line he was good, turning is where he has some trouble, not good on his edges but I like your assessment.

Would think it would be Mark Hunter, no?
- fifty__missions

Oh, that could be good actually

Joe Colborne 2.0 I'm afraid.
- Aetherial

He's more of a......David Steckel........type player......

Oh, that could be good actually
- TheThrill

then Dale as coach?

that's what would happen if Mark gets the GM IMO

Would think it would be Mark Hunter, no?
- fifty__missions

I forgot about him, thats possible

Why? okay, say in the off season then, do you think Dubas gets to be GM?
- PinkSock

Just totally a guess - he's not even a full season in the gig id imagine it would be a few years before they'd even consider it if ever.

I noticed he is always aware of where he is on the ice, skating on a straight line he was good, turning is where he has some trouble, not good on his edges but I like your assessment.
- LeafMan

he was a phenom on the PK

Something must be up or wouldn't it be Nonis on at noon?

If the Habs go out and get Jagr, they will need to hire some Long Term Care workers.

Markov/Gonchar/Jagr (frank) they might as well sign Brodeur to be the backup
- Garnie

They went after Gonchar because they missed out on Robidas.

where i do agree

just wanted to add you can always increase speed by working at it with powerskating w special skating coaches
- Lucas Neilson

Barbara.
I remember the first time our coach brought in a figure skating coach to teach us power skating. We were all, wtf...a girl...give me a break. She knew what we were thinking through experience, so the very first thing she said to break the ice. "Try to catch me." And the race was on...but she was skating backwards and we couldn't come close to her.

Just totally a guess - he's not even a full season in the gig id imagine it would be a few years before they'd even consider it if ever.
- Lucas Neilson

I thought he was being groomed for the gig, a few years learning from the current group of management will ruin this kid

If the Habs go out and get Jagr, they will need to hire some Long Term Care workers.

Markov/Gonchar/Jagr (frank) they might as well sign Brodeur to be the backup
- Garnie

Something must be up or wouldn't it be Nonis on at noon?
- Garnie

why who is on at noon? Im watching this stand off in france

They went after Gonchar because they missed out on Robidas.
- Pecafan Fan

why who is on at noon? Im watching this stand off in france
- PinkSock

Get him.

What is the point of having a Shanahan media appearance? Nothing significant is happening or the media would have broke it already.

Gonna be fed some bullpoop damage control nonsense to attempt to keep fans vested since most are in full blown tank Nation.

(frank) off, MLSE

EDIT: Dangle has the best line ever. "This franchise is amazing at manufacturing hope"

true words.

why who is on at noon? Im watching this stand off in france
- PinkSock

I missed something?

What is the point of having a Shanahan media appearance? Nothing significant is happening or the media would have broke it already.

Gonna be fed some bullpoop damage control nonsense to attempt to keep fans vested since most are in full blown tank Nation.

(frank) off, MLSE
- TheThrill

Or we are trading the organization for the Kings?

What is the point of having a Shanahan media appearance? Nothing significant is happening or the media would have broke it already.

Gonna be fed some bullpoop damage control nonsense to attempt to keep fans vested since most are in full blown tank Nation.

(frank) off, MLSE

EDIT: Dangle has the best line ever. "This franchise is amazing at manufacturing hope"

true words.
- TheThrill

Yes.

Or we are trading the organization for the Kings?
- Yeti1181

Robitaille is a pretty cool dude.

then Dale as coach?

that's what would happen if Mark gets the GM IMO
- Garnie

If the whole Mike Babcock dream-fantasy doesn't work out (which it won't), then Dale Hunter would be, imo, the very next best option.

Robitaille is a pretty cool dude.
- Pecafan Fan

Beautiful hair

They went after Gonchar because they missed out on Robidas.
- Pecafan Fan

oof, ouch